Personal chemistry of Obama and Modi to drive Indo-US ties

Washington, Jan 31:

The strong personal chemistry between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi would drive the Indo-US strategic relationship, a top American Senator has said.

I witnessed first-hand the strong personal chemistry between President Obama and Prime Minister Modi, and that will be very important as our countries work together to strengthen this vital strategic partnership, Senator Mark Warner, Co-Chair of the Senate India Caucus, the only country-specific caucus in the US Senate, said.

He was one of the four lawmakers who came with Obama during his three-day visit.

Warner said it was thrilling to experience the real sense of optimism and enthusiasm for reinvigorating the US relationship with India.

Many of the announcements made during our three-day trip were incremental, but they nonetheless represent genuine signs of progress, he said in the monthly newsletter of the Senate India Caucus.

Noting that it was his honour to accompany Obama this week to celebrate Indias Republic Day, the commemoration of the adoption of Indias democratic constitution in 1950, Warner said he was proud to attend as co-chair of the bipartisan Senate India Caucus.

As two of the worlds largest democracies and with the incredible Indian American population that contributes so much to Virginias culture and commerce, it is critical for us to continue to deepen and broaden the existing framework of partnership and friendship between the US and India, Warner said.

During a series of productive conversations, Obama and Modi announced a nuclear deal that could clear the way for multinational corporations to build civilian nuclear power plants in India to provide clean power for the people of India, he said.

For the first time, the US clearly expressed support for bringing India into the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, the chief trade group in the region, he said.

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Personal chemistry of Obama and Modi to drive Indo-US ties